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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 900 SEVENTH STREET, NW, SUITE 510 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 31086-12
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6. House ID# 309770000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2010 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Paulette C. Pidcock, Vice President - Federal Government Relations |
Date | 01/19/2011 |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act
H.R. 493 Coal Ash Reclamation, Environment and Safety Act of 2009
S.Res.64 related to the regulation of coal ash
H.R. 1689 Carbon Capture and Storage Early Deployment Act
S.____ Carper Draft 3-Pollutant Legislation
Coal Ash Regulation under RCRA
Coal Ash issues generally
TSCA Substances Control Act issues generally
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Paulette |
Pidcock |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
S.271 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to accelerate the production and
adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and related component parts.
S.320 A bill to ensure that short- and long-term investment decisions critical to economic stimulus and job creation in clean
energy are supported by Federal programs and reliable tax incentives.
S._ Bingaman discussion draft on renewable portfolio standard
S._ Bingaman discussion draft on transmission
S._ Bingaman discussion draft, "21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act
S.433 To amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard
S.539 Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act
S.774 National Energy Security Act of 2009
H.R.1105 Making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes
H.R.1105 DOE loan Guarantee issues in the FY09 Omnibus Appropriations bill
S.661 Restoring America's Manufacturing Leadership through Energy Efficiency Act of 2009
S.1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009
S. 3177, "Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010" (energy efficiency);
No Bill Number, Committee Print on the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010 (energy efficiency);
S. 3079, "Building Star Energy Efficiency Act of 2010" (efficiency);
S. 3059, "National Energy Efficiency Enhancement Act of 2010" (efficiency);
S. 1134, "Responsible Use of Coal act of 2009" (CCS);
H.R. 4554, "Energy Assistance for American Families Act" (LIHEAP);
S.539 Clean Renewable Energy and Economic Development Act
H.R.2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act
S. 949, 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act;
S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Paulette |
Pidcock |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.977 Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009
H.R.1683 Clean Environment and Stable Energy Market Act of 2009
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Paulette |
Pidcock |
Mrs. |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.1 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Transmission siting and permitting issues generally
H.R. 2454, "American Clean Energy and Security Act" (Cease & Desist - Market Manipulation Section);
S.320 A bill to ensure that short- and long-term investment decisions critical to economic stimulus and
job creation in clean energy are supported by Federal programs and reliable tax incentives.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Paulette |
Pidcock |
Mrs. |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.___ Carper Draft 3-Pollutant Legislation
S.1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
S.1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009
S.1134 Responsible Use of Coal Act of 2009
H.R. 391, to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act;
H.R. 2454, American Clean Energy and Security Act;
H.R. 4572, to amend the Clean Air Act relating to greenhouse gases;
H.J.Res. 76, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contributes findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act;
H.J.Res. 77, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contributes findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act;
S. 1622, Clean Air Protection Act;
S. 2744, Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology Act of 2009;
S. 2877, Carbon Limits and Energy for Americas Renewal (CLEAR) Act;
S. 2995, Clean Air Act Amendments of 2010;
S. 3032, Maintaining Agency Direction on Financial Fraud Act (Barrasso re: SEC climate change guidance);
S.J.Res. 26, resolution disapproving a rule submitted by EPA relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contributes findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act;
Electric utility industry issues, including cost containment and technology development related to Kerry-Graham-Lieberman initiative on climate change.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Paulette |
Pidcock |
Mrs. |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 4213, "The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010", (energy extenders and pension relief);
S.722, "Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009", (dividend tax relief);
H.R. 5297, "Small Business Lending Fund Act", (bonus depreciation);
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Paulette |
Pidcock |
Mrs. |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act;
S. 1462 American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009;
S.3635 "Energy and Water and Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2011", (Nuclear Loan Gurantees)
No Bill Number, Demand Response Proposal
S.3635 "Energy and Water and Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2011", (Decontamination and
Decommissioning Fund)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Arthur |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 3217, "Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010", (OTC derivatives);
H.R. 4173, "Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection act", (OTC derivates);
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
David |
Arthur |
Mr. |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Coal ash generally
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
David |
Arthur |
Mr. |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009";
S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act";
H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act";
H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act";
S.3538, "National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010";
H.R.5026, "Grid Reliability and Infrastructure Defense Act of 2010";
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
David |
Arthur |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 773, "Cyber Security Act of 2009";
S. 946, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act";
H.R. 2195, "Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act";
H.R. 2165, "Bulk Power System Protection Act";
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Paulette |
Pidcock |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 146, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act";
H.R. 233, "Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act";
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Paulette |
Pidcock |
Mrs. |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code UTI
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1462 "American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009", (Transmission planning and cost allocation)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE,
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
House Chairmans mark, FY 2011 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill; (LIHEAP funding)
S. 3686 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, (LIHEAP funding)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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